When I am stressed, and have the time, I like to go for a quick run at the gym. It has a way of changing my negative energy into positive energy! My quick fix destresser is of course a Latte from Starbucks.

I have a system for handling stress, which involves prayer, reading my Bible, and fresh air (a must, even in freezing weather), and refocusing on something else, preferably comedy of some kind...after that I've got to talk to my friends to help me snap out of it. Otherwise, I eat cake.

I live in Northern Minnesota, so in the winter months I LOVE to go to a hot yoga class. During that hour I work hard to clear my mind and focus only on myself. Some days this is easy, others it takes nearly the whole hour! Hard to be everything to everyone, so I really need that time to myself!

I like to do some sort of exercise, whether its going for a short walk, or a few minutes of yoga. Anything that will help me release tension and stress build up. Of course when those fail a nice glass of wine at night can usually do the trick!